New Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior plans talks with Raheem Sterling and Axel Disasi after their exclusion from the first-team setup. The pair currently train separately from the main squad and remain on the transfer list, having turned down summer loans. Rosenior, who replaced Enzo Maresca, is working through a priority list after joining mid-season from sister club Strasbourg.

Rosenior faces a delicate task balancing squad harmony with the club's transfer strategy. Sterling and Disasi joined for significant fees in 2023, yet are now deemed surplus. Napoli holds interest in Sterling, while Roma and Lyon have looked at Disasi. Chelsea must navigate FIFA loan limits and Uefa's financial restrictions, requiring outgoings before any temporary deals can be finalized.

Chelsea's January activity has slowed following the managerial change, but the club remains active in the market. A high-quality attacker is a priority, with the Blues previously checking conditions for Antoine Semenyo before his Manchester City move. They are also tracking Rennes defender Jeremy Jacquet and Juventus forward Kenan Yildiz, while monitoring Kobbie Mainoo's contract situation at Manchester United.

Looking ahead, Chelsea is lining up summer signings to bypass current restrictions, which will lift next season. Targets include Sporting winger Geovany Quenda and Strasbourg striker Emanuel Emegha. Rosenior intends to assess his current squad before making decisions, believing answers may lie within the building. He must determine if Sterling and Disasi have a future or if permanent exits are required to fund new arrivals.